After the recent tragic loss of Marty & Denali Schmidt on K2 I'm sorry to pass on news of the death of Jamie Vinton-Boot, killed in an avalanche on the Remarkables earlier today.
http://climber.co.nz/84/feature/tragic-loss-nz-climbing-community
Another blow to a small community. My profound sympathies to all their families and friends. Stay safe out there guys.
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